2024 State Convention Keynote

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of …

Thank You!

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

On behalf of our past president, Lara Cox, and the entire Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2023 Arizona State Convention.  We will be putting together a 2023 State Convention Digital Photo Album. If you have a few good photos of activities, events, or members networking at …

Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

Future Professionals CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Thank you for your interest! Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you can …

Know Before You Go! (Updated 10-21-23)

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention. Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6 pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Schedule: …

Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Rachel Shea, Mesa Public Schools is the recipient of the Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Rachel!

Administrator of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Principal Sherry Towns, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, Queen Creek, is the Administrator of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Sherry!

Coffee Talks

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Hello AZHPE, We are excited to introduce Coffee Talks at this year’s state convention. A coffee talk is an informal gathering  where you can network, share ideas, and learn from each other. Coffee talks are a great way to meet new people and build relationships with other educators. So grab a cup of coffee (or another favorite non-alcoholic drink) and join …

Raffles! We all love raffles!

PartnershipNews & Events, State Convention

Who doesn’t love a good raffle? At this year’s State Convention, we have some wonderful giveaways. As usual, our exhibitors will have fantastic items. But we also have other items that you will love as well. Fore! How about a foursome of golf at Superstition Springs Golf Course? Or a twosome of golf at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Course? We …